Recently, Reddit user Mundane-Equipment529 asked: “What’s a word or phrase that immediately makes you lose respect for someone?”
The internet did not hold back.
From corporate buzzwords to cringey self-descriptions, here are the linguistic red flags that Redditors think scream “Run.
1. “Do you know I am?” It reeks entitlement.” – JustDust10
2. “As a high value man/women”. Instant check out.” – Bulky-sun2373
3. “I just speak the truth and if you dont like me for it then thats your problem.” – Thematrixhasyoum8
4. “It’s just a joke” excuses bad behavior.” – Savings_year_4708
5. “I’m not racist but…” _ Faux-pa5
6. “Anything along the lines of “real man” “be a man” – stuff that defines or judges masculinity.” – VikDamnedLee
7. “Both sides are at fault.” No, one side may be feckless, but the other is actively burning the house down.” – Treacle-Then
8. “I’m keeping it real”, “I’m speaking my truth”, and “I’m an alpha male.” – RealisticAd2293
9. “My truth.” – KyleOnlineTho
10. “Anyone that talks about giving more than 100%. Just infuriates me for some reason 😂.” – ToxicDeath78
11. “I did it because I was angry.” That’s what children do. Little children.” – Moonafish
12. “I’m sorry if I offended anyone” after saying something incredibly offensive.” – MostlySpiders
13. “Unalived”. Gtfo. Say what you mean and stop trivialising people’s deaths.” – 19931
14. “No offense, but…”. Whatever comes next is definitely offensive and you know it.” – RadiantRaven0
15. “Could of” “would of” – Thenavneet
16. “I am an influencer.” – MartineCort
17. :When someone says they’re a “high-value man” looking for a “high-value woman.” – NotMyWorld
18. “When someone overuses the word literally. I don’t know why is pisses me off so much.” – Rudbek-of-Rudbek
19. “Welcome to the real world” in response to someone sharing a hardship or venting.” – R0cket-Skates
20. “It is what it is” like yes it also ain’t what it ain’t.” – Smusser